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Barrister who repped sons without certificate can’t reopen case
Business of Law 2024-10-17 11:20 pm By Sam Matthews

A Victorian barrister found guilty of contempt for representing her sons despite an order barring her from practicing can’t re-open reviews of two decisions denying her a certificate.

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Supreme Court judge found guilty of assault, emotional abuse
Courts 2024-10-16 11:44 pm By Christine Caulfield

Tasmanian Supreme Court Justice Gregory Geason was found guilty Wednesday of assaulting his former fiance.

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Pinsent Masons lures two corporate experts from DLA Piper
Business of Law 2024-10-16 11:15 pm By Andy Sidler

Pinsent Masons has nabbed a new partner and special counsel from DLA Piper to join the firm’s corporate group.

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Billable hours poses hurdle to AI adoption: report
AI 2024-10-24 11:42 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Lawyers are increasingly eager to adopt AI in their practice, but the billable hours poses challenges to its adoption in law firms, according to a new report.

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Shane Drumgold cleared of misconduct claims by ACT Bar Council
Legal Ethics 2024-10-15 2:21 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ACT Bar Council has dismissed misconduct claims against former director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC over his handling of the rape case against Bruce Lehrmann.

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Lawyer found to have misled court should be struck from roll: tribunal
Business of Law 2024-10-15 11:03 pm By Andy Sidler

A solicitor who was found to have made misleading statements to the court, a judge’s associate and another lawyer should be struck from the roll, a tribunal has found.

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Clyde & Co insurance team departs for Colin Biggers Paisley
Business of Law 2024-10-15 3:39 pm By Andy Sidler

A team from Clyde & Co has made the jump to Colin Biggers & Paisley, following seasoned insurance partner Patrick Boardman. 

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Johnson Winter Slattery recruits finance partner from Baker McKenzie
Business of Law 2024-10-14 10:14 am By Andy Sidler

Baker McKenzie has lost a corporate banking and finance expert with 20 years of experience to competitor Johnson Winter Slattery. 

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In another loss for Holding Redlich, veteran enviro partner jumps to Maddocks
Business of Law 2024-10-10 10:26 pm By Andy Sidler

Holding Redlich has lost a veteran environment partner with extensive experience representing government clients and his team to Maddocks, marking the firm’s second lateral loss this week.

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Macpherson Kelley welcomes new litigation, property and tax experts
Macpherson Kelley Lawyers 2024-10-08 4:18 pm By Andy Sidler

Macpherson Kelley has recruited a property expert from Hall & Wilcox, as well as the former head of commercial litigation at SLF Lawyers and a tax lawyer from PCL Lawyers, in an expansion of its national team. 

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